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Utility Arborist

Looking for candidates who are located in Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey.

Pre-Qualifications

• Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Job Type: Full Time

Compensation: $22/hr. - $32/hr.

Job Overview

This role is responsible for planning, scheduling and auditing vegetation management work within assigned programs to ensure projects are completed safely, effectively within the required specifications and on time. This is a field role primarily working outdoors, requiring the use of a company vehicle.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct field assessments and develop trimming/removal plans
• Collaborate with utility stakeholders on work prioritization
• Update and maintain GIS/work management systems
• Conduct post-work audits
• Track discrepancies and noncompliance trends
• Interface and monitor crews
• Responsible for or participate in interruption investigations

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1–7 years of relevant experience in vegetation management, vegetation planning, or utility field work
• ISA Certification required for mid- to senior-level roles
• TRAQ certification preferred for all roles
• ISA Certification preferred for entry-level or junior roles (Must be eligible for certification within 1-2 years)

Physical Demands, Conditions, Work Environment

The physical demands, conditions, work environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment:

• walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time;
• frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties;
• carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lbs.);
• operate assigned equipment and vehicles;
• verbally communicate to exchange information with public;
• see and hear in normal range with or without correction;
• Operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.

Safety is a top priority at Atlas Field Services. Successful candidates will be committed to their personal safety and to the safety of others. The role will require to have a general understanding and the ability to identify safety hazards and report any unsafe working conditions. The position requires to be an active participant in safety briefings and to deliver industry-specific safety messages to a broad audience when called upon.

Who are we?

We’re dedicated to the growth of our employees. We truly believe in your development. For those who show initiative, we will do what it takes to get you where you want to go.

We’re growing but still maintain an entrepreneurial spirit. We give you room to be accountable and responsible in your role. We believe progression is bred through innovation and we encourage our employees to bring their ideas forward.

We’re safety focused. Safety is paramount in how we operate as we believe in providing excellence in our service to our vegetation management clients.

We’re transparent and respectful. We support each other and are transparent and honest in our communication. We believe that trust is the foundation to our success with clients and within our team.

AFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer